The Constitutional Convention

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Where did the Constitutional Convention of 1787 take place?

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Which of the two plans presented at the Constitutional Convention of 1787 was favored mostly by large states?

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Virginia Plan

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Which of the two plans presented at the Constitutional Convention of 1787 was favored mostly by small states?

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New Jersey Plan

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In what year did the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia take place?

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1787

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What agreement was made between the Northern and Southern States in the 3/5 Compromise?

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Every 5 enslaved people would count as 3 votes or 3 people towards the state's population.

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Which of the two plans presented at the Constitutional Convention of 1787 would give representation in Congress based on population? Options: New Jersey Plan, Connecticut Plan, Virginia Plan, New York Plan

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Virginia Plan

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Which of the two plans presented at the Constitutional Convention of 1787 would give states equal representation in Congress?

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New Jersey Plan

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What was the name of the compromise, which was agreed upon at the Constitutional Convention of 1787, that provided the current system of government in the United States?

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Connecticut Compromise (Great Compromise)

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How are members of the House of Representatives chosen?

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Each state is given representation based on population.

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How are members of the Senate chosen?

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Each state is given 2 Senators